JUST IN Texas LB Clarifies Intent Behind Baker Mayfield Flag Stunt: ‘Not Disrespectful’
Baker Mayfield found himself the subject of controversy when a Texas Longhorns player shoved a flag through his jersey after the Longhorns’ impressive 34-3 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry. However, Texas linebacker Jalen Ford clarified that the intention behind the stunt was not to disrespect the former Sooners quarterback.
Ford explained that the gesture was more about celebrating their victory and the rivalry rather than targeting Mayfield personally. This win solidified Texas’s position as the top-ranked team in the nation, pushing their record to 6-0 as they prepare for an upcoming game against Georgias incident and player reactions
The Texas Longhorns entered their matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners as the top-ranked team in the nation and solidified their status with a commanding 34-3 victory. This win not only improved their record to 6-0 but also set the stage for a highly anticipated clash against Georgia in the upcoming weekend. The Longhorns’ performance showcased their dominance, especially in a challenging environment, emphasizing their position as a leading contender this season .
After the game concluded, Texas linebackers Anthony Hill Jr. and Barryn Sorrell made a notable gesture by placing a Baker Mayfield jersey at midfield. Hill Jr. laid the jersey down, while Sorrell inserted a Longhorns flag into it, creating a dramatic visual statement. While some viewed this act as disrespectful, Sorrell later clarified that their intention was not to offend the former Sooners quarterbackarnered attention, especially considering the rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma, heightened by the Longhorns’ dominant performance in the game .
Anthony Hill Jr. and Barryn Sorrell plant the Texas flag through an Oklahoma jersey at midfield after the win in the Red River Shootout. pic.twitter.com/s8855rVY9p
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